Never Forget: A tribute to Vietnam Veterans

‘Greater Love Hath No Man:’ Marines in Congress request Camp Reasoner sign be sent from Vietnam to the US

“If you were a reconnaissance Marine and you served in Vietnam, at one time or another you set foot in Camp Reasoner."

3 years ago

Senators seek SECDEF support to add names of ‘Lost 74’ to Vietnam Memorial Wall

A bipartisan group of senators has submitted a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to once again push to add the names of the “Lost 74” — the sailors killed aboard the Evans — to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

4 years ago

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Fallen Vietnam pilots, crew members honored with monument at Arlington National Cemetery

The monument honors the nearly 5,000 pilots, crew members killed in Vietnam.

Vietnam helicopter pilots describe the war from the cockpit | Military Times Reports

On the eve of the dedication of a new memorial to Vietnam helicopter pilots and crew members, three former pilots talk about their experiences in the war.

6 years ago

Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient to be buried at Arlington

Retired Marine Col. Wesley Fox will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.

6 years ago

Vietnamese refugee creates monument for veterans

Nearly three years ago, Thy Cavagnaro set off on a mission: find every Vietnam War veteran in Barnegat and thank him for his service.

6 years ago

Some commissaries, exchanges to honor Vietnam veterans with lapel pins on Thursday

The pins are available to all who served on active duty during the Vietnam War period, regardless of duty or location.

6 years ago

Commentary: For Vietnam veterans, a ‘thank you’ long overdue

The head of the Vietnam War Commemoration office on its work to honor veterans on March 29 ... and throughout the coming years.

6 years ago

Vietnam commission’s Certificate of Honor program pays tribute to POWs, spouses and families

The certificates are available through the same Defense Department-backed group that offers lapel pins to Vietnam War-period veterans.

6 years ago

The Marine gunny who kept his men alive at Hue City

Retired Marine John Canley’s actions during the battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968 has him one step away from receiving a Medal of Honor.

6 years ago

The armored workhorse of the US Army, the M113 has been on the move since Vietnam

The aluminum-hulled M113, intended to be amphibious and air transportable, was considerably lighter than its predecessor, the M59.

6 years ago

This admiral's brown water strategy blasted the Viet Cong out of the Mekong Delta waters

Vice Adm. Elmo “Bud” Zumwalt realized he had to inject new vigor into waterborne operations and devise a more effective strategy to abandon search-and-destroy tactics.

6 years ago

How North Vietnam's P-4s missed the mark

Modifications to the aluminum-hulled vessels improved the P-4’s air defense but had a downside.

6 years ago

The Army rejected it, but Marines in Vietnam relied on the M19 60mm mortar

The M19 was favored by the Marines — even though 10 pounds heavier and less accurate than the M2.

6 years ago

14 Veterans Day parades and ceremonies from around the country

Find one near you!

6 years ago

This general challenged the president and saved American lives

Gen. Creighton Abrams Jr. challenged President Richard Nixon, a move for which men on the ground would forever be grateful.

6 years ago

Retired 4-star: Just like Vietnam, we pulled out of Iraq too soon

Gen. Peter Pace reflects in a Q&A.

6 years ago

Lessons from Vietnam, courtesy of a war hero and 4-star general

Without the support of the American people, we cannot achieve victory.

6 years ago

Love or hate the Ken Burns Vietnam series, at least it's getting veterans talking

The more that Vietnam vets are willing to come forward and tell their stories, the better it is for our country.

6 years ago

Vietnam Vets & Rolling Thunder

Military Times' dedicated site to the Vietnam Commemoration, Rolling Thunder the POW/MIA mission and telling the stories of Vietnam veterans.

“If you were a reconnaissance Marine and you served in Vietnam, at one time or another you set foot in Camp Reasoner."

A bipartisan group of senators has submitted a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to once again push to add the names of the “Lost 74” — the sailors killed aboard the Evans — to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

The monument honors the nearly 5,000 pilots, crew members killed in Vietnam.

On the eve of the dedication of a new memorial to Vietnam helicopter pilots and crew members, three former pilots talk about their experiences in the war.

Retired Marine Col. Wesley Fox will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.

Nearly three years ago, Thy Cavagnaro set off on a mission: find every Vietnam War veteran in Barnegat and thank him for his service.

The pins are available to all who served on active duty during the Vietnam War period, regardless of duty or location.

The head of the Vietnam War Commemoration office on its work to honor veterans on March 29 ... and throughout the coming years.

The certificates are available through the same Defense Department-backed group that offers lapel pins to Vietnam War-period veterans.

Retired Marine John Canley’s actions during the battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968 has him one step away from receiving a Medal of Honor.

The aluminum-hulled M113, intended to be amphibious and air transportable, was considerably lighter than its predecessor, the M59.

Vice Adm. Elmo “Bud” Zumwalt realized he had to inject new vigor into waterborne operations and devise a more effective strategy to abandon search-and-destroy tactics.

Modifications to the aluminum-hulled vessels improved the P-4’s air defense but had a downside.

The M19 was favored by the Marines — even though 10 pounds heavier and less accurate than the M2.

Find one near you!

Gen. Creighton Abrams Jr. challenged President Richard Nixon, a move for which men on the ground would forever be grateful.

Gen. Peter Pace reflects in a Q&A.

Without the support of the American people, we cannot achieve victory.

The more that Vietnam vets are willing to come forward and tell their stories, the better it is for our country.